Catholic Diocese of Richmond, Virginia Bicentennial Logo
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CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA BICENTENNIAL LOGO COMPETITION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Creative Brief ...................................................................................................................................3 Submission Information Technical Specifications and Guidelines .............................................................................4 Intake of Submission Process for the Bicentennial Logo ....................................................5 Submission Form .................................................................................................................6 Bicentennial Information Explanation of the Bicentennial Motto ................................................................................7 Bicentennial Prayer ..............................................................................................................8 Historical Background of the Diocese of Richmond Brief History of the Diocese of Richmond ..........................................................................9 Exposition of the Coat of Arms of the Diocese of Richmond ...........................................12 Saints of Particular Importance to the Diocese of Richmond ............................................16 Acknowledgements .......................................................................................................................28 3 CREATIVE BRIEF The Catholic Diocese of Richmond seeks a logo (corporate identity) to brand its upcoming bicentennial (1820–2020). The winning design will succinctly capture and vividly express the bicentennial motto: “Shine like stars in the world, as you hold fast to the word of life” (Phil 2:15– 16). This packet contains the following background information to assist artists in crafting and submitting their logo: 1. Explanation of the Bicentennial Motto 2. Bicentennial Prayer 3. Brief History of the Diocese of Richmond 4. Exposition of the Coat of Arms of the Diocese of Richmond 5. Saints of Particular Importance to the Diocese of Richmond 6. Technical Specifications Regarding the Bicentennial Logo Design and its Submission 7. Submission Form to Accompany the Logo Design 8. Intake of Submissions for the Bicentennial Logo There is no requirement for artists to incorporate the diocesan coat of arms or images of the saints in the logo design, although this could be done. These items are intended as sources of inspiration. Likewise, the logo should appear without motto, although it may eventually be used in conjunction with it. A cash prize of $750 will be awarded to the winner of the competition. Additionally, the winner will have the honor of seeing his or her design emblazoned on communications and products of the Diocese of Richmond in celebration of a monumental anniversary—one that only six other dioceses in the United States have reached. The Diocese of Richmond will retain copyright of the logo. Contestants grant the Diocese of Richmond the right to alter any submitted design for aesthetic and/or technical reasons. The deadline for submitting an entry is April 30, 2019. 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDELINES REGARDING THE BICENTENNIAL LOGO DESIGN AND ITS SUBMISSION The logo design will be preferably rendered digitally, using a vector-based software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, InDesign) or another application (e.g., Photoshop, Canva). Alternatively, the logo design may be hand drawn. In any case, the final format submitted for consideration should be a .pdf file. The winner may be asked to provide other file formats for rendering purposes (.ai, .png, etc.) The logo design must be submitted electronically to [email protected]. Each contestant may submit up to three (3) entries. The deadline for submitting an entry is April 30, 2019. 5 INTAKE OF SUBMISSION PROCESS FOR THE BICENTENNIAL LOGO 1. All submissions for the competition received at [email protected] will receive acknowledgment of receipt via email. 2. The Bicentennial Project Manager will print each submission form. 3. The Bicentennial Project Manager will complete the “For Internal Use Only” section of the Submission Form, assigning each entry a number. The number will be recorded on the Submission Form and logo. The Submission Form will be filed separately. 4. All identifying names and markings will be removed from the logo. 5. The judging will be anonymous. No identifying information will be made available to the judges. 6. The judges will be comprised of members of the Diocesan Bicentennial Task Force. The top three logos will be selected and forwarded to the Diocesan Bicentennial Logo Committee to make the final selection. 7. If a contestant contacts the Diocese of Richmond with a question concerning the competition, the call will be forwarded to and addressed by Michael F. School, Director of the Office for Evangelization. 6 SUBMISSION FORM CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF RICHMOND BICENTENNIAL LOGO COMPETITION Full Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone number: Email: I agree to all the rules and conditions set forth in the Technical Specifications and Guidelines Regarding the Bicentennial Logo and Its Submission document. Signature: _________________________________________________ Date: _________________________________________________ All entries must be received by April 30, 2019. Include this Submission Form with the logo submission. All entries must be emailed to [email protected]. For Internal Use Only Date received: _________________________________________________ Submission number: _________________________________________________ Processed by: _________________________________________________ 7 EXPLANATION OF THE BICENTENNIAL MOTTO “Shine like stars in the world, as you hold fast to the word of life” (Phil 2:15–16). Stars offer a fascinating image for a significant anniversary like a bicentennial: When we look at stars, we are actually looking back in time, to the moment when light from those celestial bodies began traveling to our present location. Stars also provide guidance for navigation. In the same way, the commemoration of the bicentennial of the Diocese of Richmond in 2020 will provide a look back in time and will chart the course of this local Church for the future. The passage from the Letter to the Philippians also illuminates the two vital forces at work in each local Church, which are the themes of the bicentennial: communion and mission. Communion refers to the bonds of fellowship that unite members of the Church to God and to one another. Mission designates the purpose of the Church, which is to proclaim the Good News of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ to all people. Communion keeps the Church intact; mission enables the Church to grow. 8 BICENTENNIAL PRAYER OF THE DIOCESE OF RICHMOND Biblical references appear in brackets, with the text of the passages at the bottom of the page. The translation used is mostly from the New American Bible, revised edition (available at http://usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm). Father of lights [Jas 1:17], the radiance of your Son has guided the advance of the Gospel [Phil 1:12] across the Diocese of Richmond for two centuries, strengthening our Church from the waters of the Eastern Shore to the mountains of the Blue Ridge. Grant that the nearness of your Son [4:5] may dispel the darkness of our sins, so that as our love increases more and more [1:9], we may dare more than ever to proclaim the word fearlessly [1:14]. Holding fast to the word of life, may we shine like stars in the world [2:15–16]. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Imprimatur: +Barry C. Knestout Bishop of Richmond ©2018 Catholic Diocese of Richmond Biblical references in the bicentennial prayer “All good giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights” (Jas1:17) “I want you to know, brothers, that my situation has turned out rather to advance the gospel” (Phil 1:12) “The Lord is near” (4:5) “That your love may increase more and more” (1:9) “So that the majority of brothers of the brothers… dare more than ever to proclaim the word fearlessly” (1:14) “Shine like stars in the world as you hold fast to the word of life” (2:15–16) 9 BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DIOCESE OF RICHMOND The Diocese of Richmond, formed from America’s first diocese, the Archdiocese of Baltimore, is among the nation’s eight oldest Catholic dioceses. Erected by decree of Pope Pius VII on July 11, 1820, the Diocese encompassed the entire state of Virginia, including what is now West Virginia. There were few Catholics within that vast territory between the Atlantic Ocean and the Ohio River. Harsh laws had discouraged them from settling in colonial Virginia. It was not until the passing of Thomas Jefferson’s Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom in 1786 that Catholics were free to worship openly in the Old Dominion. Within 10 years, Catholic communities began to form. St. Mary’s at Alexandria was established in 1795 as the first Catholic church in Virginia. Records from 1794 show that the Catholic congregation in Norfolk owned a parcel of land for religious purposes. More precisely, the Norfolk land was held by the Norfolk Catholic community’s lay trustees. It was their conflict with their pastor over this land that prompted Vatican authorities to persuade the pope to set up a Virginia diocese with a residential bishop to suppress the “Norfolk Schism.” As the first Bishop of Richmond, the Pope chose Father Patrick